MS Computational Decision Science and Operations Research at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Research-focused master's training decision scientists and operations researchers in simulation, mathematical optimization, data analysis, statistics, neural networks, expert systems and decision analysis.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Applied Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Courses across applied mathematics, computer science, business and engineering, including advanced analytics, algorithms and machine learning.

Career pathways

Operations research analyst, logistician, management analyst, market research analyst, economist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students with bachelor of science degrees in mathematics, computer science, industrial engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and business, or related areas, with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0, will be considered. Prospective students should have knowledge of linear algebra, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, and programming. A statement of objectives and a curriculum vitae must be submitted.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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